My son backcombed mine for me. (1/20/2010) It took a good week, doing a few each day. It hurt. My son had his for about 7 years, all natural...he just cut them all off about 5 months ago. A sad day . Oh well he is happy either way, I do have some of his pictures on my page if you care to see. How old are yous now, any recent photos? I wonder how long it will take for yours to lock up?